Cook the Book: Frito Pie

This one's kind of a tailgating classic, especially if served the original way—dumping chili directly into the Fritos bag, transforming the bag itself into the serving vessel. (Though I think "serving vessel" is a bit high-falutin' in this context.) And while only a lucky few may be tailgating at the Super Bowl this year, we can all make this at home and pretend.

Ingredients

Procedures

Put the Fritos corn chips in the bottom of a small baking pan; spread the chili evenly over the top. Sprinkle with onions, cheddar, and jalapeños if desired.

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Bake at 350ºF for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Use a spatula to transfer servings to a plate or bowl.

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Variations

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Original Frito Pie: Open a 1.75-ounce bag of Fritos corn chips. Into the bag, pour 1/2 cup chili, 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar, 1 tablespoon chopped onion, and a couple of jalapeño slices. Eat it out of the bag.

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